The Last Nocturn

Happy 86th Birthday Ben Johnston @NewDissonance. What you taught me became the core of my musical values for my entire career.

Happy Birthday Anthony Philip Heinrich (1781-1861), the Beethoven of America. And thanks to Neely Bruce for keeping his music alive.

There's nothing wrong with melody and nothing wrong with harmony. It's only when you try to combine the two that all hell breaks loose.

Watching The Union and noticing Elton John plays a lot like Jerry Lee Lewis. More vertical, less horizontal. Rhythm taking the lead.

Today's playlist includes Haydn Symphonies 82, 83, & 84. Why? Why not? Haydn's full of surprises.